Shady Officer Issues 8 DWIs to Sober Drivers. Still Hireable

Officer Testimony Tossed Drunk driving carries severe penalties, and the punishments can be harsh. But have you ever heard of an officer giving DWIs to sober drivers? Lives can be drastically affected by a DWI charge. The consequences affect more than just the driver. The financial costs to defend against the charge are substantial. [...]

Shady Officer Issues 8 DWIs to Sober Drivers. Still Hireable

Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics by a Felon Leads to Dismissal

Type of Case: Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Case Result: Dismissed County: Guilford County Complex Situation Sometimes doing the right thing has negative personal consequences. For our client, this was the case. He had raised a young man as a surrogate son. This young man made some unfortunate decisions which led him [...]

Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics by a Felon Leads to Dismissal

Can Field Sobriety Tests, THC Levels Predict Marijuana Impairment?

Recently, a hot topic of discussion in Criminal Defense Law is how to judge a driver's impairment after consuming marijuana or cannabis. This topic has gained traction as several states throughout the United States have begun to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. As marijuana is decriminalized, the presence of the odor of [...]

Can Field Sobriety Tests, THC Levels Predict Marijuana Impairment?

Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise in the Triad

Nationwide, catalytic car converters have been stolen at astonishing rates. Thus, Triad area police officers are on the watch for catalytic car converter business transactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_rtj6Nrigk What is a catalytic converter? The catalytic converter is located in your exhaust system, between the exhaust manifold and the muffler. To reduce pollution, a catalytic [...]

Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise in the Triad

NC Second Chance Act

The North Carolina Second Chance Act Could it affect your future? The Second Chance Act was signed into law on June 25, 2020. This new law went into effect on December 1st, 2020, and expanded who may qualify for expungements in North Carolina. [...]

NC Second Chance Act

Modifying Jail Bond During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Do you have a loved one being held in jail on a bond they cannot afford to pay? Now is the time to file a Motion to Modify the Jail Bond and get them out! Increased COVID-19 Risk for Inmates Inmates of North Carolina county jails face an increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 [...]

Modifying Jail Bond During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Updates to Expungement Laws in NC

Expungement Laws in North Carolina Changed Rapidly When Petitioning for an Expungement in NC, it's Imperative Your Criminal Defense Attorney is Familiar with all the Updates. At Dummit Fradin, We Are. Take Control of your future. Contact us today. See If You Qualify [...]

Updates to Expungement Laws in NC

What the NC First Step Act Means For Your Loved Ones

NC First Step Act July 2020 Update On June 26, 2020, Governor Cooper signed the NC First Step Act into law! Learn what the requirements are to qualify in our latest post. NC First Step Act December 2019 Update The NC First Step Act has the potential to positively affect a great number of [...]

What the NC First Step Act Means For Your Loved Ones

Expungement in NC | 9 Common Questions Answered

Expungement in North Carolina: Your Questions Answered Don't let mistakes from the past ruin your future. Our Expungement Attorneys can help. In North Carolina, getting your record cleaned by petitioning the court for an expungement is possible. But the act of getting your record cleaned [...]

Expungement in NC | 9 Common Questions Answered

Unjust Drug Trafficking Charges To Be Dismissed

Our client was facing several felony drug charges including drug trafficking charges in heroin and opium. Under that charge alone, she was up against a mandatory 18-year minimum prison sentence. But, she was likely facing a 22-year prison sentence if convicted. Her bond was set at 1.5 million dollars. Learn how our attorney was able to get [...]

Unjust Drug Trafficking Charges To Be Dismissed

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